Designer

Cargo Crew PTY; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Free onsite parking

Paid parental leave

EAP

Culture activities

Employee benefits program

Job summary

Cargo Crew PTY is seeking an experienced Designer for a 12-month fixed-term contract to lead the creative design and development of uniform ranges from concept to production.

You will fuse modern design, brand identity, functionality and quality to deliver wearable, commercially viable garments and to support the new wellness and spa range with the design and sourcing teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in apparel design with commercial experience.
• Portfolio of commercial apparel design work.
• Diploma or Bachelor in Fashion Design or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of colour, proportion and silhouette.
• Experience with offshore manufacturers is advantageous.
• Experience in uniforms, corporate apparel, workwear or B2B apparel is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop original apparel concepts and coordinated ranges aligned with Cargo Crew’s brand and commercial strategy.
• Research market and colour trends, fabrics, trims, silhouettes, construction techniques and competitor products.
• Develop mood boards, colour palettes and design concepts.
• Translate trends and customer requirements into commercially viable uniform designs.
• Ensure products balance aesthetics with functionality, comfort, durability and wearer needs.
• Create accurate technical CAD sketches and detailed garment views.

Skills

Apparel design

Uniform design

Brand identity

Adobe Illustrator

Fabric knowledge

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Fashion Design

Tools

Photoshop

InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Cargo Crew’s mission is to ethically and sustainably build brands through the design, manufacture and supply of quality modern uniforms that clients and their teams want to wear.

We’re passionate about great design, quality, exceptional customer experiences and creating uniforms that help build brands.

Cargo Crew is an energetic and inspirational workplace where no day is the same. We value Innovation, Ethical Behaviour, Passion, Openness, Execution and Perseverance, and we work with people who share these values. As we continue to grow and expand our product offering, we’re developing an exciting new wellness and spa range and are looking for an experienced Designer to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Head of Design, you’ll be responsible for the creative design and development of commercially relevant uniform ranges, taking product from initial concept through to production.

You’ll bring together modern design, brand identity, functionality, wearability, commerciality and quality to create products that look great, perform in real working environments and can be successfully manufactured at scale.

Working closely with our Head of Design, Garment Technician, Product and Sourcing teams, you’ll play a key role in bringing our new wellness and spa range to life.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Design & Range Development

Develop original apparel concepts and coordinated ranges aligned with Cargo Crew’s brand and commercial strategy.

Research market and colour trends, fabrics, trims, silhouettes, construction techniques and competitor products.

Develop mood boards, colour palettes and design concepts.

Translate trends and customer requirements into commercially viable uniform designs.

Ensure products balance aesthetics with functionality, comfort, durability and the needs of the wearer.

Technical Design & Product Development

Create accurate technical CAD sketches and detailed garment views.

Develop artwork for prints, embroidery, logos, badges, labels and other branding applications.

Prepare clear design information for manufacturers and technical teams.

Research and select appropriate fabrics, trims and materials.

Work closely with the Garment Technician throughout sampling, fitting and approvals.

Participate in fit sessions and ensure final products maintain the original design intent.

Commercial & Production

Design within agreed target cost and margin parameters.

Consider manufacturing feasibility, fabric utilisation and production costs throughout the design process.

Work with offshore suppliers and manufacturers throughout product development.

Identify commercially viable alternatives where required.

Balance innovation and newness with proven commercial product.

Support products through development and into production.

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

You’ll bring:

Ideally 3–5+ years’ experience in apparel design.

A Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Textile Design, Fashion Technology or similar.

Strong creative design capability with an excellent understanding of colour, proportion and silhouette.

Strong Adobe Illustrator skills, with Photoshop and InDesign experience desirable.

A good understanding of garment construction, patterns, fit, fabrics, trims and manufacturing.

Commercial awareness, including garment costing and target margins.

Experience working with offshore manufacturers would be highly regarded.

A demonstrated portfolio of commercial apparel design work.

Experience in uniforms, corporate apparel, workwear or B2B apparel would be highly advantageous.

Strong communication, organisation and project management skills.

The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-moving environment.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

You’ll bring together creativity, commercial thinking and technical understanding to develop products that are modern, functional and commercially viable.

You’ll successfully take designs from concept through sampling and production, deliver against development timelines and create products that meet Cargo Crew’s quality, cost and design standards while remaining relevant for our customers for years to come.

BENEFITS

• Hybrid working arrangements


• Free onsite parking at our Bundoora office


• Paid parental leave


• Access to our EAP


• Regular culture activities


• Access to our employee benefits program